BENEDIKT HOEWEDES

Santo Andre: The defender branded Germany's 'weakest link' says he is ready for the toughest job in football, keeping Lionel Messi quiet in Sunday's World Cup final.
Benedikt Hoewedes has forced his way into Joachim Loew's starting lineup after Germany arrived at Brazil 2014 without an established leftback.
Now he will run...

Schalke 04 bid farewell to the Champions League following a comprehensive 9-2 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid but they hope their absence will be short-lived with the Ruhr valley club eyeing a top-three finish in the Bundesliga.
Their round of 16 tie was essentially settled when they were thrashed 6-1 at...

Montpellier: Schalke clinched top spot in Group B of the Champions League ahead of struggling Arsenal after withstanding strong pressure in the second half to earn a 11 draw at French champion Montpellier.
Arsenal's 21 loss at Greek side Olympiakos ensured Schalke finished two points clear of the 2006 finalist. Schalke...

London: After one of its worst displays in years, Arsenal will be hoping to get back on track against Schalke in the Champions League on Wednesday to ensure the earlyseason optimism at the club doesn't disappear. Saturday's lackluster 10 loss to Norwich dropped Arsenal to ninth in the English standings,...